Various social events will be hosted by EMC Zurich.
Attendees and accompanying persons are invited to participate in technical excursions to companies in the Zurich area and also enjoy Zurich and its surrounding.

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Date and Time	Event
Monday, January 12, 2009	Evening get-together for workshop participants in a traditional restaurant (Zunfthaus zur Schmiden)
Tuesday, January 13, 2009	Welcome Reception
Wednesday, January 14, 2009	Poster Apéro Symposium Banquet

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The programme is now on line under Programme.

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Zurich - the Highest Quality of Life Worldwide for the Seventh Successive Year

On June 10, 2008, Zürich was accorded the top ranking as the city with the highest standard of living for the seventh year in succession ( ranking list). The renowned human resources consultants, William M. Mercer, analyzed 215 cities based on 39 different criteria, including leisure and relaxation, safety, cleanliness, political and economical stability, and medical care. Visitors particularly appreciate the astounding cultural and gastronomical diversity, as well as countless possibilities for enjoyment, relaxation and recuperation for all the senses. Take a city tour and get to know Zürich better, make fascinating excursions to regional sights, or discover the whole of Switzerland from your Zürich base.

Take a city tour and get to know Zurich better, make fascinating excursions to regional sights, or discover the whole of Switzerland from your Zurich base. More details: http://www.zuerich.com/en.cfm/excursions/.

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Free transportation in downtown Zurich is included for participants with a three day registration.
For general information on public transport in Zurich please see:
http://www.zuerich.com/en.cfm/information/public/
and
Zurich Public Transport (VBZ).

Prof. Dr. R. Vahldieck Symposium President and General Chairman ETH Zurich, IFH Switzerland Tel: +41 44 632 2951 Fax: +41 44 632 1198 e-mail: info@emcz.ethz.ch url:  http://www.emc-zurich.ch

ETH Main Building